6 Tips to Help Commercial Truckers Avoid Drowsy Driving Accidents
Driving a commercial truck is a risky business. Not only are 18 wheelers heavy and difficult to handle, but there is also the ever-present possibility of crashing.
Driving a commercial truck is a risky business. Not only are 18 wheelers heavy and difficult to handle, but there is also the ever-present possibility of crashing.
Two high school graduates were killed in a car accident with an allegedly drunk driver. The vehicle of the two deceased collided with that of Robert William Frazier – who had a BAC of 0.10 at the time of the crash, according to a newly released police report.
Trucks offer a simple, cost-effective means of transporting goods from one part of the country to the next, quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, due to their size and weight, a crash with a commercial motor vehicle is likely to end with injuries or fatalities.
Commercial trucks play an important role in driving America’s economy. Almost every industry you can think of – from construction to information technology – needs large quantities of valuable goods transported quickly and safely across the country.
The first Monday of September is set aside to appreciate the immense contributions of the workforce to the prosperity of the United States – but mention the words “Labor Day” to almost anyone, and the only thing they’ll think of is: party time.
Commercial truckers tend to be far more experienced behind the wheel than other drivers. They also undergo extensive training to avoid accidents and drive defensively. Unfortunately, CMV collisions still happen; in fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 342,000 large trucks were involved in accidents in 2013.
Defective auto parts, poor weather, drunk drivers – countless factors can contribute to car accidents. However, as AlertDriving.com explains, human error causes more than 90 percent of crashes.
Thanks to the proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices, distracted driving has never been more common. According to Distraction.gov, more than 430,000 people were injured in 2014 in accidents that involved distractions.
Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, a crash with an 18 wheeler is likely to end with injuries or fatalities. As you might expect, the occupants of passenger vehicles tend to suffer the worst of the impact.
In the past, auto manufacturers developed new safety features exclusively for passenger vehicles. Put simply, this is where the money was. Safety was a much higher priority for passenger-vehicle drivers than for companies, which tended to focus more on fuel efficiency, longevity, and other economic factors.
The impact of a car accident can damage any part of the body, but brain injuries are particularly devastating. Depending on the severity and nature of the injury, the victim may have permanent cognitive problems and long-term disabilities.
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Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
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